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Baby & Nursery/Bath & Changing

Tristar Products Recalls AquaRug Shower Rugs Due to Fall Hazard

Agency Publication Date: January 28, 2016
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Summary

Tristar Products is recalling about 1.4 million AquaRug shower rugs because the four suction cups on the bottom can fail to stick to the tub or shower floor. This defect causes the rug to slip, which has resulted in 60 reports of consumers falling, including 30 reports of injuries such as broken bones, fractures, cuts, and bruises. The rugs were sold in beige and clear colors at major retailers like Bed Bath & Beyond and Dollar General, as well as online and through television commercials between July 2012 and September 2015. Consumers should stop using these rugs immediately and contact the company for a free replacement.

Risk

The rug's suction cups do not provide enough grip to prevent the mat from sliding during use. This creates a significant slip and fall hazard on wet shower and bathtub surfaces, which has already caused serious injuries including bone fractures.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking the underside for four plastic suction cups, one at each corner, and a plastic border around the rug.
  2. Check the packaging for 'AquaRug' and 'As Seen On TV' branding; the rugs were sold in beige or clear in two sizes: 29.5" x 17.25" (bathtub) and 21.75" x 19.75" (shower stall).
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled shower rug to prevent falls and injuries.
  4. Contact Tristar Products toll-free at 888-770-7125 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for instructions on how to dispose of your rug and to receive a free replacement rug.
  5. You can also visit www.tristarproductsinc.com and click on 'Aqua Rug Recall' for additional information and replacement instructions.
  6. For further questions regarding this recall, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower rugs and contact Tristar for instructions on how to dispose of the rugs and to obtain a free replacement rug.

Contact: Tristar Products toll-free at 888-770-7125 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.tristarproductsinc.com and click on "Aqua Rug Recall" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug (29.5 inches x 17.25 inches)
Date Ranges: July 2012 to September 2015
Product: AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug (21.75 inches x 19.75 inches)
Date Ranges: July 2012 to September 2015

Product Images

Beige AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug for Bathtubs

Beige AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug for Bathtubs

Clear AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug for Shower Stalls

Clear AquaRug Four Suction Cup Shower Rug for Shower Stalls

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16084
Status: Active
Sold By: Bed Bath & Beyond, Dollar General and other retail stores nationwide, online at Amazon.com and BuyAquaRug.com, by Tristar through direct response television commercials, and through a live television show on QVC, from July 2012 to September 2015 for between $18 and $28.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 1.4 million (in addition 70,000 rugs were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Tristar Products Inc., of Fairfield, N.J.
Contact: Tristar Products toll-free at 888-770-7125 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.tristarproductsinc.com and click on "Aqua Rug Recall" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 29, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response